reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2" /f Use code with caution.
[ARTICLE] Restore old Right-click Context menu in Windows 11 If you ever want to revert to Windows
To understand exactly how this workaround interacts with the operating system, it helps to break down each specific component of the terminal syntax: If you ever want to revert to Windows
Restart or reboot your PC to restore the default look. If you ever want to revert to Windows
After this, the full, classic context menu should appear by default on right-click. If you ever want to revert to Windows 11's default behavior, you can use a corresponding command to delete the key you created:
Execute the following deletion command: reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2" /f
When Microsoft released Windows 11, it redesigned the file explorer right-click behavior to look cleaner. However, this new design hid essential third-party apps and detailed system utilities behind an annoying button or a mandatory Shift + F10 shortcut. Executing this specific script forces Windows 11 to bypass the condensed menu layout and display your comprehensive classic options immediately.